UNC Charlotte professor beaten, in coma

Published: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 12:20 p.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 12:20 p.m.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) _ Police say a math professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte remains in a coma after he was found beaten and unconscious in a city street.

Police Sgt. Mike Harris said Narayan Dhakal had knots, bruising and swelling on his face and the back of his head. WCNC-TV in Charlotte reported Wednesday the professor has been in a coma since he was found early Friday.

The professor was found in the middle of the street, but police said he couldn't be identified because his wallet was missing. Police said they plan to review surveillance camera footage from the area.

The man's brother, Abi Dhakal, said his brother had gone out with friends Thursday night. He said his brother was "in a critical state."

<p>CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) _ Police say a math professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte remains in a coma after he was found beaten and unconscious in a city street.</p><p>Police Sgt. Mike Harris said Narayan Dhakal had knots, bruising and swelling on his face and the back of his head. WCNC-TV in Charlotte reported Wednesday the professor has been in a coma since he was found early Friday.</p><p>The professor was found in the middle of the street, but police said he couldn't be identified because his wallet was missing. Police said they plan to review surveillance camera footage from the area.</p><p>The man's brother, Abi Dhakal, said his brother had gone out with friends Thursday night. He said his brother was "in a critical state."</p>